607 lots

LOT 501

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 850362, case No. 417791, circa 1937. Fine 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 8 "' 85 rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 20 mm. Bracelet. measuring approx. 170 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 502

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 980094, case No. 2608374, Ref. 3267, made in 1959, sold on 20 November 1959. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, diamonds and yellow beryl (heliodore) lady's bracelet-watch.

C. massive, polished, bezel in an intersected design hearing 30 navette diamonds (4,33 cts approx.), the bracelet is set with 54 baguette yellow beryl gemstones (10,9 cts appr(ix.). D. matt silver with applied white gold indexes. "Baton " white gold hands. M. cal. 320 rhodium plated, 20 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self= compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition with Extract of the Archives. Dim. 21 x 35 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 180 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

LOT 503

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Markwick, London, No. 343, circa 1730. Fine and unusual silver, pair cased, quarter repeating watch with concealed enamel coat-of-arms.

C. Three body outer, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, the back opening to reveal the painted enamel Heraldic decoration. Inner bassine, the band pierced and engraved with foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Elaborate blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with spirally turned pillars, fusee with chain, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, glazed silver cock engraved with a female head, diamond end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust cap secured by scroll latch. Signed on the back plate and dust cap. In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 504

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Re(uben) Lamude in Chard, circa 1745. Fine small 22K gold pair cased watch.

C. Outer gilt brass shark-skin covered, inner double body bassine, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock engraved with a mask and foliage. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 505

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Freres Bonna & Mourier, No. 1448, (Geneva), circa 1780. Fine and unusual gilt brass and enamel, paste-set pair cased watch with an erotic scene.

C. Outer double body with paste-set bezel, the back set with a later enamel panel painted with a scene depicting a loving couple in a landscape, the enamel backing painted with a charming scene, depicting a holy man inspecting the virginity of a maiden. Inner bassine, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English style cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 506

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

John Herlot, London, produced in Friedberg (Germany), circa 1710. Fine silver pair cased watch with alarm.

C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with foliage, the back repousse on the border with four small portraits between pierced and engraved foliage decorated motives. Inner double body bassine, the border finely pierced and engraved with a mask and inhabited foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, inner revolving alarm setting disc with Arabic numerals. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English style cock with polished steel end-piece. Alarm train with gilt brass fixed barrel engraved with foliage decoration, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Dian. 53 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 507

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 819077, case No. 417520, made for Cartier, circa 1935. Fine platinum diamond-set, keyless dress watch with matching chain and pocket folding knife, in original Cartier fitted box.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee", satire, the back engraved with initials. D. Satin& silver with diamondset applied indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "feuilles" hands. M. 167, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 508

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 817793, case No. 414151, made for Tiffany, circa 1935. Fine platinum, keyless dress watch with matching chain and pocket folding knife, in original Tiffany fitted box.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine pincee " , satire. D. Satire silver with applied indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "feuilles" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 509

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 893282, case No. 2633979, ref. 733, made for Cartier, circa 1960. Fine 18K gold and enamel keyless dress watch the back enamel panel painted by J. P. Leroy.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee", the back enamel painted with the famous portrait of Comte Stanislas Potocki, painted on his horse by David. D. Matted silver with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "batons" hands. M. 17', rhodium plated, 17-140 calibre with the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut monometallic balance adjusted to heat/cold isochronism and five positions, self compensating Breguet balance sprng. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 21,275

LOT 510

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, in the 18th century style. Unusual gilt brass ivory and tortoiseshell watch designed as a powder flask. C. Three body, gilt brass, in the

C. Three body, gilt brass, in the form of a powder flask with the winding key screwed in the tube, the band with ivory inlaid plaques, tortoiseshell covered cover and back with ivory borders. D. Shaped gilt brass with Roman numerals and engraved in the 17th century style. Blued steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, engraved gilt brass cock. In good condition. Dim. 74 x 49 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 511

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Andre Enderlin a Bale, circa 1700. Unusual early balance spring quarter repeating watch movement in a 17th century style case.

C. Double body cast gilt brass in the early 17th century style with faceted crystal glass. M. Cast silver with Roman numerals, the centr e with a floral decoration. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, early short flat balance spring, Gilt brass cock pierced in such a way the newly invented balance spring in clearly visible. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 512

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Vienna, first half of the 19th century. Fine silver mounted rock crystal octagonal Sun and Moon watch in the style of the 17th century.

C. Double body octagonal, with faceted rock crystal cover and back, the silver bezel and frame engraved with delicate foliage champleve enamelled decoration. D. Silver champleve engraved with scrolled foliage in which Sun and Moon symbols, inlaid in a blued steel disc, appear alternatively in an open sector to indicate the hours of day and night, marked along the rim in Roman numerals, the minute being shown in a conventional manner on the outer Arabic ring. Blued steel "poker " minute hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock with pendulum aperture, engraved with a figure of Jupiter. Signed on back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 58 x 39 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 513

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Mellerio - Borgnis, 6 rue d'Argenteuil, Paris, circa 1880. Very fine and unusual rock crystal, silver gilt and enamel watch in the Renaissance style, in original fitted box.

C. Double body oval with rock crystal cover and back, silver gilt bezel, mounting and pendant with champleve enamelled decoration in the Renaissance style, the back overlaid inside with a fine open work monogram and further foliage champleve enamelled decoration. D. Champleve silver gilt with Roman numerals, decorated en suite. Gold pierced "Louis XVI" hands. M. 10'' ' , gilt brass, bar calibre, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the fitted box. In very good condition, with matching key. Dim. 58 x 34 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 514

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 701240, case No. 304551, Ref. 2457, circa 1950. Very fine centre second, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27 SC Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 515

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 704467, case No. 685870, Ref. 2481, circa 1955. Fine centre second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bevel, fluted lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27 SC Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mn).

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 516

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 727120, case No. 685470, Ref. 2558, circa 1957. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, "guilloche" hooded lugs. D. man silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"' 400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

LOT 517

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 729611, case No. 517567, Ref. 2494, circa 1961. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and painted indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 12"' 400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dian. 33 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 518

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 973752, case No. 666242, Ref. 2434, circa 1951. Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 9"' 90 tonneau, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 40 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 519

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Piquet a Rennes, circa 1690. Fine gilt brass Louis XIV "oignon" with single hand and central winding with glazed back.

C. Double body "oignon ", engraved with glazed back, the bezels chased with floral decoration. D. Gilt brass with Roman numerals on enamel cartouches. Blued steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator, tine gilt brass Louis XIV cock pierced and chased with inhabited foliage. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 520

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Charles Champion a Paris, circa 1690. Fine gilt brass Louis XIV "oignon" with single hand and central winding with mock pendulum.

C. Double body "oignon", engraved with inhabited foliage. D. Gilt brass with Roman numerals on enamel cartouches blued steel single hand. M. I-Tinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator, fine gilt brass Louis XIV cock with pendulum aperture and engraved with inhabited foliage. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 521

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Ester a Paris, circa 1700. Fine silver Louis XIV "oignon" with mock pendulum

C. Double body "oignon", the back centred with roundels. D. White enamel "a bosses" with raised Roman numerals. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator, fine silver Louis XIV cock, pierced with a pendulum aperture and engraved with the French Royal arms below a figure of Sun and flanked on either sides by cherubs. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 522

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Cornibert a Dijon, circa 1710. Fine silver Louis XIV "Oignon" with single hand and alarm.

C. Double body "oignon", polished. D. White enamel "a bosses " with Roman numerals and inner white enamel alarm setting disc (slightly restored). Blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance with short balance spring and gilt brass Louis XIV cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Alarm train with gilt brass engraved fixed barrel, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 523

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Bartholony a Huningue, circa 1690. Fine and rare silver Louis XIV "oignon" with single hand and central winding.

C. Double body, polished. D. Gilt brass with Roman numerals on enamel cartouches. Blued steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, gilt brass cock applied with a fine enamel plaque with a lady's portrait, the breast partly denuded, painted on a black ground in the manner of the Huaud's workshop. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 524

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Marchand a Geneve, circa 1690. Fine gilt brass and silver Louis XIV "oignon" with single hand and central winding.

C. Double body "oignon " , silver overlaid gilt brass, polished. D. White enamel "a bosses" with Roman numerals. Blued steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator, the large gilt brass Louis XIV cock finely pierced and engraved with foliage, flags and quivers. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 525

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1112256, case No. 2628038, Ref. 3444, circa 1965. Fine waterproof, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, stepped sides, fluted lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27 460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dram. 35 min.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 526

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1113482, case No. 314848, Ref. 3440, circa 1965. Fine self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs, screwed back. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27-460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diatn. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 527

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 729483, case No. 2606172, Ref. 3419, circa 1960. Fine and unusual, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back. D. matt silver with engraved indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" steel hands. M. 12 400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 528

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1115552, case No. 2644691, Ref. 3429, made for Beyer Zurich, circa 1968. Fine waterproof, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27 460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,210

LOT 529

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Amagnetic" No. 728916, case No. 2610397, Ref. 3417, circa 1958. Fine and rare, waterproof, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 "' 400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, gold lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 530

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Gloria a Rouen, circa 1690. Fine and extremely rare, silver gilt moon phase astronomical calendar, Louis X1V "oignon" without fusee and with Gloria's worm-screw regulator and power reserve indication.

C. Double body, oignon, polished. D. White enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals and inner calendar ring (slightly restored on the winding hole border), moon phase aperture on the gilt brass centre engraved with scrolled foliage. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with urn pillars, the going train with fixed barrel, 30 hour power reserve indicator, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring with worm-screw regulator, fine gilt brass Louis XIV cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 22,425

LOT 531

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Castel a Bourg (en Bresse), France, circa 1710. Very fine gilt brass and enamel watch.

C. Double body, bassine with split bezel and loosering pendant, the bezel engraved with foliage decoration, the back enamelled with a fine scene depicting Amphitrite, surrounded by Tritons and Nereides, and drawn by dolphins, the band with four gold framed vignettes with houses in lake-side landscapes (slightly restored), the interior painted with a rural scene in which a traveller walks along the banks of a river, towards a bridge leading to a castle. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle " hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass threearm balance, short flat balance spring, gilt brass Louis XIV cock. Signed on the back plate, also fully engraved with foliage. hn very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 532

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Jean Hubert a Rouen, au Grand Monarque, circa 1700. Unusual very large, gilt brass Louis XIV "oignon" with mock pendulum.

C. Double body "oignon", engraved with inhabited foliage, the back centred with a scene depicting Venus with four cherubs, holding a cornucopia. D. Gilt brass with Roman numerals and Arabic minute chapters on enamel cal-touches. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, short flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator, fine gilt brass Louis XIV cock with pendulum aperture, engraved with inhabited foliage and centred with the profile figure of a warrior. Signed on the cock and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 65 nun.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 533

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Vayringe a Luneville, circa 1720. Extremely rare and apparently unique gilt brass Louis XIV "oignon", with special escapement.

C. Double body, oignon, engraved with scrolls and inhabited Foliage. D. Embossed white enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored on the border). Gold and blued-steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass Full plate with turned baluster pillars, long and thin fusee with chain. Highly unusual anchor escapement of "tic-tac" type, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass Louis XIV cock, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 21,275

LOT 534

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek & Cie a Geneve, No. 840288, Mod. LE4, made in the 1970's. Radio controled master clock which drives secondary "minute" or "second" clocks, or any other equipment using polarised impulse. Model power supplied by external battery, with 4-circuits programmer.

C. Rectangular, black painted with brushed cover. D. L.E.D (Digital Luminescent Electrical display) M. Electronic with automatic time-setting by radio and an electronic bondage system built in such a way, in case of chop in voltage of the external battery of 10% of its nominal value, the outgoing impulse will be set off and memorised as long as the voltage drop is not greater than 25%. As soon as the external battery voltage reaches the necessary level, the polarised impulse will catch up the time lost at an accelerated race and the programmer relays will instantaneously regain their programmed position in function of the actual time. Dim. 34 x 23,5 x 6,5

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 2,185

LOT 535

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek & Cie a Geneve, No. 820028, Mod. QM2/24VT, made in the 1970's. Quartz-M., Slave "minute" clock.

C. Rectangular, painted in grey. D. Silvered with Roman numerals and indexes. Black peinted "batons" hands. M. Driven by the master clock. Dim. 32 x 26,5 x 9,5

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 536

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 700415, Mod. MB. 24 R, made in the 1970's. Electronic world time time central M.I.

C. Double rectangular, grey painted metal, designed as two drawers with each two lateral handles, the lace brushed. D. Black with Arabic numerals and outer Arabic centre seconds ring. White "batons" hands. Four black subsidiary dials. M. Electronic, with automatic hand-setting by radio and an electronic bondage system and line module with distributor for 5 lines and digital videoquartz clock, for hours, minutes, seconds and tenth of seconds. External aerial. Each signed on the front face. In very good condition. Dim. Each: 26,6 x 42,4 x 23,4 cm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 6,785

LOT 537

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 700100, model 11071, made in the 1970's. Electronic time central.

C. Rectangular, grey painted metal, designed as two drawers with each two lateral handles, the face brushed. D. Black with Arabic numerals and outer Arabic centre seconds ring. White "batons" hands. Four black subsidiary dials. M. Electronic, with automatic hand-setting by radio and an electronic bondage system and line module with distributor for 5 lines and digital vicleoquartz clock, for hours, minutes, seconds and tenth of seconds. External aerial. Signed on the front face. In very good condition. Dim. 26,6 x 42,4 x 23,4

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 538

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1183275, case No. 2700480, Ref. 3563-3, 1980's. Very fine and rare centre second, waterproof, selfwinding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, reeded bezel, back winder. D. "guilloche" white with applied gold indexes. "Baton" burnished steel hands. M. 1-350 Geneva Quality I-Tall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring, hi-directional winding, 18K gold rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 539

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1180896, case No. 2684632, Ref. 3563-3, 1980's. Very fine and rare centre second, waterproof, selfwinding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18K gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, reeded bezel, back winder. D. champagne with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 1-350 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, bi-directional winching, 18K gold rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dram. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 540

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1210453, case No. 525022, Ref. 3574, 1970's. Fine waterproof, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satinet, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied steel indexes. "Baton " steel hands. M. 23 300 PM Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, mobile stud bearer. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 35 x 40 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,335

LOT 541

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

John Williamson in Leeds, circa 1690. Fine silver watch with single hand and alarm.

C. Double body, bassine with split bezel and loose ring pendant, the back pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and inner alarm setting disc. Blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with tulip pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring and English gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Alarm on a bell with gilt brass fixed barrel, pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 542

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Daniel Quare, London, No. 568, circa 1680. Fine and rare silver watch with single hand and alarm.

C. Double body bassine with split bezel and loose-ring pendant, the back finely engraved with an eagle, the head of an angel, foliage and flowers, the border finely pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals, inner silver revolving alarm setting disc with Arabic numerals. Blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with "tulip" pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel threearm balance with flat balance spring and gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Alarm train with gilt brass pierced and engraved fixed barrel, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. hn very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 543

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Daniel Quare, London, No. 2782, circa 1700. Very fine and rare silver watch.

C. Double body "oignon" type, polished. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and outer rabic minute ring, aperture For the regulator below "XII". Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock, pierced and engraved with a mask, flowers and scrolled foliage. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 54 nun.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 544

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

J. Windmills, London, No. 514, circa 1710. Fine silver pair cased watch.

C. Outer double body polished, marked "1.W.". Inner double body bassine, polished, marked " W.I. " (William Jack). D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and tulip" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with tulip pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 nun.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 545

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 771659, case No. 2866736, made in 1989. Fine astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases. With certificate, an adclitionnal yellow gold back and an electric automatic winding box.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel, transparent back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the clays of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, aperture for the phase of the moon. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 240 Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 27 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, an tishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, mobile stud bearer, 22I< gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings, mono-directional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dian. 36 mm.

CHF 26,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 546

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Officier", No. 769553, case No. 2870092, Ref. 3960, made in 1989. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged hack, dedicated gold cuvette, screwed bars. D. white enamel with painted Breguct numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 9"' 215 Geneva Quality I fall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 547

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Officier", No. 769373, case No. 2864285, Ref. 3960, made in 1989. Fine and rare 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, dedicated gold cuvette, screwed bars. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 9"' 215 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. 1n very good condition. Dian. 33 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 33,925

LOT 548

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1834495, case No. 2932151, Ref. 3919, present series. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, "guilloche " bezel. D. white with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 215 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dian. 33 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 549

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, English, circa 1650. Very fine gilt brass watch case with a later movement.

C. Double body, bassine with split bezel and later loose-ring pendant, fully engraved with Summer flowers. D. Silver with Roman numerals and half-hour divisions, the centre engraved with a Summer flower decoration matching that of the case. Blued steel turned baluster single hand. M. Later hinged gilt brass Cull plate by Francis Perigal, Royal Exchange, London, No. 22100, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, cylinder escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, English gilt brass cock with ruby end-stone. Gilt brass dust cap. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 550

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Michael Craz, German, circa 1640. Fine oval, gilt brass mounted and rock crystal pre-balance spring watch.

C. Double body oval, with rock crystal cover and back, the bezel and frame engraved with delicate foliage and hatch-work, loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. Oval silver, polished engraved with small eccentric Roman chapter ring, subsidiary dials for the clays of the week and the dates, sun-and-moon aperture for night and clay hours. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee with gut-line, verge escapement with steel two arm balance without spring, gilt brass pierced and engraved irregular cock secured by a screw, with matching ratchet wheel set-up and blued steel wheeland- click set-up cock and blued steel wheel and click springs. Signed on the back plate. In good condition with some restorations and transformations. Dim. 62 x 42 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 5,635

LOT 551

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Chanelle, France, circa 1640. Fine gilt-metal and rock crystal octagonal pre-balance spring watch.

C. Gilt-brass three piece: frame. hinged faceted rock crystal cover, back and band, loose-ring pendant and button finial . D. Gilt-brass dial finely engraved with a winged angel and foliage, the chapter ring with Roman numerals. Single later blued-steel hand. M. Hinged contemporary oval gilt-brass full plate with turned urn pillars, fusee with a later chain, three wheel train, verge escapement, later balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a screw, with steel click for the ratchet wheel set-up. In good condition. Dim. 50 x 26 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 552

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 810670, case No. 610867, circa 1927. Very fine and rare, rectangular "cintre", curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with painted indexes. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 6 "' oval, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 17 x 41 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 553

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 820653, case No. 607706, made for E. Giibelin, circa 1930. Very fine and rare rectangular, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, hinged back, lapidated satined lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 554

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 830180, case No. 611661, circa 1934. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bevelled bezel and crystal. D. matt silver with painted indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 9"' 90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 36 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 555

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Daniel Mauris, (Geneva), made for the English Market, circa 1690. Fine and rare silver pair cased, early moon phase astronomical calendar watch.

C. Double body, outer, leather covered with silver pique decoration (slightly damaged). Double body inner bassine, polished with split bezel and loose ring pendant, the back with a winding hole shutter. D. Gilt brass, fully engraved with foliage decoration, apertures for the days of the week, the month and the four parts of the clay, subsidiary silver chapter rings for the time with Roman hour numerals, the date and the age of the moon with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel baluster turned hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with tulip pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, English gilt brass cock, flat balance spring. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 61 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 556

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Franco Papillon in Firenze, circa 1690. Fine and rare large silver pair cased early balance spring watch with six hour dial.

C. Outer double body, chagrin covered with silver pique work decoration (slightly damaged). Inner double body, bassine, polished with split bezel and loose ring pendant. D. Silver engine-turned six hour with Roman numerals, the centre engraved with scrolled decoration. Blued steel "tulip" hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel threearm balance, short balance spring and large English style gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 71 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 557

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 922138, case No. 297499, circa 1941. Fine and large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. champagne with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 12"' 120 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 18,975

LOT 558

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 863456, case No. 638776, circa 1946. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Baton " pink gold hands. M. 13"' , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 559

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 826585, case No. 616711, circa 1940. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, satined hooded lugs. D. pink with applied white gold indexes. "Feuille" white gold hands. M. 10 "' 110 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 33 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 560

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

G. Gamot a Paris, circa 1660. Very fine and small silver pair cased pre-balance spring watch.

C. Outer silver frame entirely covered in dark leather with elaborate graduated pin work floral motifs. Plain silver polished inner with winding shutter, split bezel and loose ring pendant. D. Hinged gilt dial plate located by four lugs, the engraved border and applied plain silver dial with Roman hour numerals and halfhour marks. Single pierced and engraved double ended gilt hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned vase pillars, fusee with gut line , three wheel train with verge escapement, plain steel two-arm balance without spring, oval pattern pierced and florally engraved balance cock secured by a screw with matching ratchet wheel set-up cock, blued steel wheel and click spring. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Dian'. 41 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 561

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Claude Raillard a Paris, vers 1660. Rare small 20K gold watch.

C. Double body bassine, polished with split bezel and loose-ring pendant. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, half and quarter hour divisions. Fine blued steel single hand. M. Gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars. Three wheel train with fusee and gut line, worm-and-wheel set-up with blued steel finely pierced brackets, verge escapement with plain balance without spring, florally pierced oval gilt brass cock, secured by a screw. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition with manuscript historic of the watch and later leather fitted box. Dian'. 29mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 562

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 920340, case No. 620058, circa 1940. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging central lugs, hinged at the bottom for quick change of bracelet, flat bezel, screwed bars, monogrammed back. D. matt silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 12"' 120 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration,18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 563

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 863825, case No. 643943, circa 1947. Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 31,050

LOT 564

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 828520, case No. 617866, circa 1938. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging central lugs hinged at the bottom for quick change of bracelet, flat bezel, screwed bars. D. matt silver with applied pink gold indexes. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 12"' 120 rhodium plated, "fansses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 565

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Josiah Joly a Paris, circa 1645. Very fine and rare gilt-metal, silver and rock crystal oval pre-balance spring watch.

C. Gilt brass two piece frame. Hinged faceted rock crystal cover and back, silver band finely engraved with reclining figures of Adam and Eve in inhabited foliage, loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. Giltbrass dial plate engraved with cherubs, foliage and and winged angel's head. Applied silver Roman chapter ring, the centre engraved with flowers and foliage. Single balluster-turned blued-steel hand. M. Shaped gilt-brass full plate with turned urn pillars, fusee with a later chain, three wheel train, verge escapement, two-arm steel balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a pin, with blued steel click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Signed on the back plate. hn very good condition. Dim. 54 x 30 mm. (excluding ring)

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 566

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Hierosme Grebauval a Rouen, circa 1640. Very fine gilt brass and silver octagonal pre-balance spring watch.

C. Three body octagonal with gilt brass pendant finials and hinges, the silver band engraved with basket of flowers and inhabited foliage, silver cover finely engraved with a "Madonna and Child" , winged angels and further foliage decoration, the back with a matching decoration, centred with the figure of Saint Louis. All the silver panels are enclosed by gilt metal borders. The inside of back and cover engraved with wreath of laurel. D. Silver chapter ring with Roman numerals, applied on a gilt brass dial-plate engraved with a scene depicting Leda and the Swan with further winged angels and foliage decoration. Blued steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned urn pillars, fusee with a later chain, three wheel train, verge escapement, two-arm balance without spring, irregular foliage pierced gilt brass cock secured by a pin with matching click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 58 x 29 mm. (excluding ring)

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 35,650

LOT 567

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 910906, case No. 628501, Ref. 1550, made in 1942, sold on 20 July 1943. Extremely rare, fine and unusual 18K yellow gold gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs bearing at the centre, gold balls. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and concentric, painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10"' 110 rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, with Extract of Archives. Diann 32 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 568

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 975103, case No. 675636, Ref. 1593, circa 1954. Very fine, rectangular, "bombe", 18K platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with articulated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, pillar shaped lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. matt silver with diamond set indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" platinum hands. M. 9"' 90, tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 41 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 569

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 971525, case No. 655788, Ref. 1593, circa 1948. Very fine, rectangular "bombe", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, pillar shaped lugs, bevelled crystal. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' 90, tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 41 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 570

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

San Jan Bockel, circa 1650. Very fine and rare gilt-metal and silver oval prebalance spring watch.

C. Gilt-brass three piece frame. Hinged silver cover and back, the cover with a glazed dial aperture, silver band engraved with foliage and flowers, loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. Hinged gilt-brass dial plate finely engraved with foliage and flower decoration matching that of the band. Applied silver Roman chapter ring, the centre engraved with a view of a castel. Single balluster-turned blued-steel hand. M. Hinged shaped gilt-brass full plate with turned urn pillars, fusee with gut-line, three wheel train, verge escapement, two-arm steel balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a pin, with blued steel click for the ratchet wheel set-up. In excellent condition. Dim. 53 x 30 mm. (excluding ring)

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 31,050

LOT 571

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, France, circa 1650. Very fine and rare gilt-metal and rock crystal oval prebalance spring watch.

C. Gilt-brass three piece frame. Hinged rock crystal cover and back, rock crystal band and loose-ring pendant. D. Gilt-brass dial plate finely engraved with figures of Adam, Eve and Cupid. Applied silver Roman chapter ring, the centre engraved with a small village. Single balluster-turned blued-steel hand. M. Shaped gilt-brass full plate with turned urn pillars, fusee with gut line, three wheel train, verge escapement, two-arm steel balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a pin, with matching click for the ratchet wheel set-up. In excellent condition. Dim. 43 x 23 mm. (excluding ring)

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 572

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 867516, case No. 655680, Ref. 1518, 1st series, made in 1948, sold on 14 February 1950. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the clays of the month, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition, with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 113,500

LOT 573

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 967640, case No. 668348, Ref. 1526, 2nd series, made in 1951, sold on 13 December 1952. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, concentric, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. " Feuille " gold hands. M. 12"' 120 O rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. h7 excellent condition, with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 80,500

LOT 574

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

G.C. Williamson, Litt. D. No.37 Catalogue of the Collection of watches, The Property of J. Pierpont Morgan, Compiled at his request.

London, Privately printed at the Chiswick Press, 1912. Folio, 244 pp., half red Morocco.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 575

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Francois Baroneau a Paris, circa 1640. Very fine and rare silver pre-balance spring watch with alarm.

C. Double body, bassine with loose-ring pendant, the band finely pierced and engraved with Summer flowers. D. Gilt brass chapter ring with Roman numerals, inner silver alarm setting disc. Gilt brass turn baluster single hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with urn pillars, short train, fusee with gut-line, verge escapement, two-arm balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a screw, with matching click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Alarm striking on a bell, the gilt brass fixed barrel pierced and engraved with foliage. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 68 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 576

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 868540, case No. 691607, Ref. 2499, 1st series, made in 1956, sold on 1st October 1956. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition, with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 190,500

LOT 577

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 888065, case No. 679799, Ref. 2497, 1st series, made in 1957. sold on 2 February 1958. Very fine and rare centre second, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 27 SC Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition, with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 99,200

LOT 578

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, German, circa 1620. Very fine and rare gilt brass, rock crystal and enamel pre-balance spring watch with stackfreed.

C. Double body octagonal with faceted rock crystal cover and back, one piece gilt brass frame with hatched pattern decoration and button finial, loose ring pendant with pierced and foliate engraved base. D. Hinged octagonal dial plate with applied silver dial decorated with flowers in translucent champleve enamel and black enamelled Roman chapter ring. Single engraved gilt brass hand. M. Oval gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, open spring with foliage engraved guard, short train, verge escapement with plain steel balance without spring and hog bristle regulator of pierced floral pattern, gilt brass irregular shaped pierced and engraved cock, curved polished steel stackfreed wheel with foliage engraved cam and brass stop wheel with blued steel pinion. In very good condition. Dim. 54 x 28 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 579

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 868418, case No. 674409, Ref. 1579, made in 1952, sold on 19 June 1953. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille " gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. b1 excellent condition, with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 580

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "World Time " , No. 927658, case No. 644137, Ref. 1415, made in 1947, sold on 28 February 1948. Very fine and rare "World Time", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hand engraved revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Gold fancy hands. M. 12"' 120 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition, with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 581

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, German, circa 1600. Very rare oval gilt metal and silver early clock-watch.

C. Three piece with loose ring pendant and button finial, the ribbed centre section with applied silver band engraved with flowers and foliage, hinged cover fully engraved with foliage and pierced with trefoil pattern displaying the numerals, the hinged back similarly pierced and engraved. D. Gilt brass dial plate engraved with a winged angel and foliage; the applied silver chapter ring with Roman numerals for I - XII and Arabic 13 - Z4, centre engraved with a winged angel, flowers and foliage. Single blued-steel hand. M. Oval gilt full plate secured by dog screws, turned pillars, fixed barrel for both going and striking trains, the going train with stackfreed, verge escapement, dumb-bell foliot and blued steel cock with hog's bristle regulator. Striking the hours on a bell, the count wheel on the back plate In very good condition with some restorations. Dim. 77 x 50 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 55,200

LOT 582

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 867287, case No. 653466, Ref. 1463, made in 1948, sold on 11 March 1949. Very fine and extremely rare, early, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 15 pulsations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition, with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 58,650

LOT 583

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 869161, case No. 2647857, Ref. 1463, made in 1965, sold on 13 May 1966. Very fine, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton " gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition, with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 47,150

LOT 584

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Jean-Baptiste Duboule (Geneve), circa 1650. "Le Dauphin" Very fine and extremely rare and attractive silver pre-balance spring pendant watch, in the form of a dolphin.

C. Double body, designed as a dolphin with garnet set eyes and winding howl shutter. D. Silver with Roman numerals, the centre finely engraved with a village. Gilt brass single hand. M. Hinged oval, gilt-brass full plate with turned urn pillars, fusee with gut line,three wheel train, verge escapement, two-arm steel balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a screw, with matching click for the ratchet wheel set-up. In excellent condition. Dim. 39 x 26 x 38 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 89,300

LOT 585

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 869483, case No. 2700435, Ref. 2499, 3rd series, made in 1977, sold on 3 February 1978. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"' Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition, with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 90,000 - 110,000

Sold: CHF 124,500

LOT 586

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 868920, case No. 2607601, Ref. 1463, made in 1956, sold on 8 September 1959. Very fine, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap, dedicated back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 587

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Tempor Watch Co., Schwab Loeillet, Swiss, No. 120438, circa 1920. Fine and unusual gilt brass, eight day going Masonic keyless dashboard clock.

C. Gilt brass triangular. D. White enamel with the twelve principal Masonic symbols in place of numerals. Gold "cathedrales " hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 92 x 113 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 588

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Inter Watch Co., Geneva, No. 387, circa 1930. Very fine, extremely rare and unusual triangular 18K gold and enamel keyless Masonic watch.

C. Two piece, massive, triangular with curved sides, the bezels with azure champleve enamelled decoration, the back with azure champleve enamelled set square and compass with further Masonic symbols. D. Shaped two tone silvered with cubic Arabic numerals and inner the symbolic letters "G. J. B." M. 17', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, adjusted in five positions and two temperatures. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition. Dim. 55 x 45 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 589

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 975255, case No. 513807, Ref. 2517, made in 1953, sold in 2 May 1955. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18K yellow, pink and white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. multicolour, massive, polished, fluted lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 9 "' 90 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, with Extract of the Archives. Dim. 26 x 34 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 590

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 869257, case No. 2792113, Ref. 2499/100, 4th series, made in 1982, sold on 10 November 1983. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Dauphine " gold hands. M. 13"' Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 126,700

LOT 591

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Lars Dd. Baillod cc l'Orient de Neuchatel en Suisse EL 5 rier qL 5"83 le _Same niois de 5793 (1793). Very fine and extremely rare 18K gold and enamel, quarter repeating Masonic watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, the back enamel panel painted with an allegory evoking the Masonic Republic and the advent of the Decimal Republican time, with the Masonic motto "Sagesse, Force et Beaute". D. White enamel with the twelve principal Masonic symbols in place of numerals. Gold "sun and Breguet" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock pierced and engraved with the symbolic tools of the Free Masons, garnet end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. The gilt brass dial plate is engraved with the sentence: "Souvenez vows jue chez les vrais ma0ons, la vertue fail le rang et l'homme le plus juste est aussi le plus grand". Signed on the back plate with the characters of the Masonic alphabet. In very good condition. Diam.56 mm.

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 592

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 945112, case No. 666007, Ref. 3109, made in 1951, sold on 24 March 1952. Extremely fine and rare 18K yellow gold and platinum, diamonds and sapphires lady's braceletwatch.

C. massive, polished, ribbon shaped bezel pave-set with diamonds, 18K yellow gold and platinum articulated bracelet composed of 16 pyramidal segments, each topped with 16 fine stepped-cut sapphires of progressive sizes stated to weigh 18,52 cts. On the side, a spiral design also pave-set with diamonds. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Moderne" gold hands. M. 7"' 70 oval, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, with Extract of the Archives. Measuring approx. 200 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 40,250

LOT 593

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Breguet & Fil, Swiss, circa 1815. Very fine and rare 18K gold, quarter repeating, half skeletonized, wandering time watch.

C. Double body, Directoire with reeded band and fixed bezel, the back engine-turned in a sunburst pattern. D. Gold, chased and engraved with a scene depicting Kronos in a barge, driven by Cupid, semicircular aperture on the upper part, the time is pointed by the hours, revolving in front of an enamel minute sector. M. fine gilt brass and blued steel, full plate, the blued steel back plate partly skeletonized to disclose part of the gold train of wheels, the going barrel with a gilt brass cover, pierced and engraved with scrolls, and the cylinder escapement with plain gold three-arm balance, polished steel bridge with ruby end-stone, flat balance spring. Repeating by depressing the pendant, with visible polished steel repeating work and blued steel gongs, partly gilt, in form of serpents. Signed on the dial. In very good condition.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 594

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 868326, case No. 676624, Ref. 1436, made in 1952, sold on 30 November 1955, retailed by Tiffany & Cie, New York. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button split-second chronograph, register and tachometer.

. massive, polished, monogrammed and dated back. D. matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, the winding-crown is also for the stop and reunite functions of the split-second hand. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 150,000 - 180,000

Sold: CHF 185,000

LOT 595

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Breguet, Swiss, probably by Pierre Simon Gounouilhou, circa 1810. "La Cuisine" Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel double face watch with an automaton scene.

C. Double body, Directoire, polished with glazed back. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel fancy Breguet hands. Magnificent varicoloured gold automaton scene applied over a painted ground depicting a kitchen: sitting by the mantlepiece is an old lady grinding herbs with pester and mortar, while a chicken on a spit is roasting in front of a roaring fire; the spit is driven by a small dog running in a playing wheel linked to the spit by a chain; another clog on the foreground is playing with a squirrel. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Independent movement with going barrel, driving the automata by means of cams and levers. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 596

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, Ref. 2481, circa 1959. Very fine and rare, centre second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with polychrome "cloisonne" enamel dial.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel. D. gold with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, at the centre, an exotic landscape in "cloisonne" polychrome enamel. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27 SC Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, " fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 160,000 - 180,000

LOT 597

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, attributable to Jacob Frisard, case by Georges Remond & Cie, Geneve, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1810. "Venus et Amour" Extremely fine 18K gold and enamel singing bird box with built-in watch.

C. Three body, rectangular with canted corners, side and back panels of blue and red translucent enamel over engine-turning in a foliate geometrical pattern, the borders with azure and white champleve enamelled decoration, white and blue enamelled palm-leaf ornaments on the canted corners. The enamel panel of the lid finely painted with a scene depicting "Venus at Amour", flanked on the left and on the lid of the watch compartment on the right, by blue and red enamelled guilloche urns within gold chased niche shaped frames with further floral decoration (left and back panels slightly restored). D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Singing bird movement: Rectangular full plate with turned pillars, fusee and chain, cylindrical bellow, the multi-coloured feathered bird with moving wings, tail, beak and turning head, controlled by a stack of 6 cams. This box is punched with the Master Mark used by Jean-Georges Remond from circa 1810 to 1815. In very good condition. Dim. 86 x 56 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 598

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1116039, case No. 2609348, Ref. 3421, 1960's. Very fine and rare, self-winding, waterproof, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with platinum integrated bracelet set with 100 baguette diamonds.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, bezel set with 72 baguette diamonds. D. blood red enamel with diamond-set indexes, at the centre, a plate bearing the signature in Arab. "Dauphine" platinum hands. M. 27 460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 55,000 - 65,000

LOT 599

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Remond & Cie, Geneve, circa 1810. "The Gracques: Tiberius and Caius" Extremely fine 18K gold and enamel snuff-box with built-in watch.

C. Three body, rectangular with canted corners, side and back panels of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, the borders with azure and white champleve enamelled decoration, white and blue enamelled rosettes on the canted corners. The enamel panel of the lid finely painted with a scene depicting Cornelia with her children Tiberius and Chins, flanked on the left and on the right, by medallions painted en grisaille with profiles of the Gracques at the adult age against a brown ground and framed by champleve enamelled garlands of laurel. On the right, is the watch compartment lid. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "arrow" hands; the gold dial plate with white and blue champleve enamelled decoration in a geometrical pattern. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. This box is punched with the Master Mark used by Jean-Georges Remond from 1810 to 1815. In very good condition. Dim. 95 x 50 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 97,000

LOT 600

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 722704, case No. 306209, Ref. 2523, made in 1953, sold on 9 July 1956. Extremely fine and rare, "World Time", 18K yellow gold and enamel gentleman's wristwatch with two crowns.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver revolving ring dial bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, at the centre, a gold ring with applied gold indexes and a blue enamel medallion, concentric revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. The winding-crown at 3 o'clock adjusts the hours and the 24 hours ring; the winding-crown at 9 o'clock turns the ring with the places names. Gold fancy hands. M. 12"' 400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 652,500